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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.18, 1,443.78 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.18, 1,443.78 and 580.44 is: 801.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.18 : 1,443.78 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.18/1,443.78 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.18x = 1,443.78 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.18x = 838,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,027.66/1,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.04

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